Gerties new book for better sewing is a fun, new pattern book, featuring sewing patterns that embody author gretchen hirschs fresh take on vintage style. Gerties new book for better sewing with images coat. A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques by gretchen hirsch is every bit as practical as it is pretty. Honestly, that is what i do with my boxes of patterns, too. Part beginner sewing manual, part guide to vintage fashion, gerties new book for better sewing. A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques by gretchen hirsch 2012, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. Gerties new book for better sewing giveaway spoonflower. A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques, by gretchen hirsch aka gertie coat dress shirt dress full bust adjustment plus size sewing vintage closet coat patterns vintage sewing patterns sewing ideas sewing. A passionate home seamstress, a soughtafter sewing teacher, and the creator of one of the webs most popular sewing blogs. Starting my independent pattern line charm patterns meant i needed a new online home, and i debated a lot about what to do with this blog. Charm patterns vintage glamour for the modern sewist. Gretchen hirsch developed this book after her blog gertie s new blog for better sewing was a hit she had posted her progress of the 14 styles in vogues new book for better sewing along with tutorials and solid photography.
The book is filled with tips and tricks for perfecting sewing techniques, patternmaking, and creating a perfect fit, making it a welcome addition to any sewing library. A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques stc craft, melanie falick books, 2012. A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques gertie s sewing at. Looking for a new skill or project to learn during quarantine. I look forward to catching up, and to giving my sewing room the cleaningout it needs so i can get started again. Gretchens book giveaway in honor of gretchen hirschs recent interview with sewstylish, featured in the fall 20 issue, we are giving away a copy of her fabulous book gerties new book for better sewing. A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques. You can even get a copy of gertie sews jiffy dresses signed. Gertie is creating sewing patterns, video, and exclusive. You may know me as the creator of gertie s new blog for better sewing, the author of five books including gertie sews jiffy dresses, a longtime designer for butterick, a fabric designer, the founder of charm patterns, or as a sewing teacher, both in real life and on youtube. Oct 24, 2012 gerties new book for better sewing is a fun new pattern book, featuring sewing patterns that embody author gretchen hirschs fresh take on vintage style. Gerties new book for better sewing is a fun, new pattern book, featuring sewing patterns that embody author gretchen hirschs fresh take on. Gerties shirtwaist dress with hacks with my hands dream.
In the end, the idea of a fresh start was really appealing. Ive decided to start a patreon page for a few reasons. In the meantime, i received the most wonderful shipment in the mail. Reviews are such a mixed bag, most people seem to love it but there have been people who have noted serious issues with the drafting of the patterns, problems with fit, etc, which is why i keep talking myself out of taking the plunge i dont want to. An extension of the blog, gertie s new book for better sewing is a hardworking reference title packed with lessons on couture techniques and customization, as well as an inimitable pattern collection featuring 25 wardrobe essentials and variations inspired by vintage fashion and gertie s spirited, modern style. Oct 01, 2012 an extension of the blog, gertie s new book for better sewing is a hardworking reference title packed with lessons on couture techniques and customization, as well as an inimitable pattern collection featuring 25 wardrobe essentials and variations inspired by vintage fashion and gertie s spirited, modern style. Includes sewing patterns for several of gerties designs, interpreted from vintage styles. It will have lots of fun sidebars throughout, on everything from vintage sewing machines to.
A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques gertie s sewing spi by hirsch, gretchen isbn. A modern guide to couture style sewing using basic vintage techniques is a hardworking reference book, packed with techniques our greatgrandmothers could have done in their sleep but have been forgotten over the decades, all shown in step by step photographed and illustrated tutorials. A blog for people who love sewing, retro fashion, cats, and feminism. The portrait blouse, from gerties new book for better sewing. Gerties new book for better sewing from stc craft melanie falick books on vimeo. The blog began as a way for readers to follow hirschs progress as she stitched all 14 fashions from the iconic 1950s sewing book vogues new book for better sewing a. I traced out the pencil skirt pattern last night with every intention of cutting the cheapish floral poplin id bought for a wearable muslin. Although many of the patterns were inspired by vogues new book for better sewing, gerties added touch gives these pieces a vintage and couture look. The coat dress, p194 gerties new book for better sewing. Gerties new book for better sewing is a hardback, spiralbound glorious book including patterns and is available for. Gerties new book for better sewing as a little treat to myself, i bought gerties new book for better sewing, which has reams of glorious patterns plus plenty of room for alterations.
Gretchen hirsch is the author of gerties new book for better sewing 4. If you end up using this pattern, id love to see pics of the finished top. Gretchen hirsch is the author of gerties new book for better sewing and creator of gerties new blog for better sewing. Gertie s new book for better sewing by gretchen hirsch.
Along with the patterns, you have everything you could need in order to make. An extension of the blog, gertie s new book for better sewing is a hardworking reference title packed with lessons on couture techniques and customization, as well as an inimitable pattern collection featuring 25 wardrobe essentials and variations inspired by vintage fashion and gertie. Gertie s new book for better sewing is a fun new pattern book, featuring sewing patterns that embody author gretchen hirschs fresh take on vintage style. Ive been going back and forth in my head for over a year now about whether or not to buy gerties new book for better sewing. If you read gerties new blog for better sewing, you already know that gretchen hirsch is all about teaching basic sewing skills that some of us guilty. In case youve missed it on my other social media, i have big news. Dec 19, 2012 it is a sewing book for those interested in sewing vintage, heavily inspired by the book that started out gerties blog, once upon a time, vogues new book for better sewing from 1952. An extension of the blog, gerties new book for better sewing is a hardworking reference title packed with lessons on couture techniques and customization, as well as an inimitable pattern collection featuring 25 wardrobe essentials and variations inspired by vintage fashion and gerties spirited, modern style. It is also a stylish, spirited pattern book featuring 14 customisable wardrobe essentials inspired by vogues new book for better sewing, many shown in several. Gretchen teaches sewing in new york city and around the country, is the creator of a new line of sewing patterns from butterick, and the author of gerties new book for better sewing stc craft, fall 2012 sewist writer blogger teacher patternmaker influencer. I doubt there s anyone in internet sewing land who doesnt know and adore gertie. Every vintageobsessed sewist dreams of having a closet full of gorgeous dresses. Gertie s new book for better sewing is a fun, new pattern book, featuring sewing patterns that embody author gretchen hirsch s fresh take on vintage style. Gerties new book for better sewing redhandled scissors.
Sep 01, 2012 an extension of the blog, gerties new book for better sewing is a hardworking reference title packed with lessons on couture techniques and customization, as well as an inimitable pattern collection featuring 25 wardrobe essentials and variations inspired by vintage fashion and gerties spirited, modern style. Gerties new book for better sewing, gretchen hirsch. Its hard to believe that its been a decade since i started gertie s new blog for better sewing. The blog began as a way for readers to follow gretchens progress as she made her way through all fourteen fashions from her favourite 1950s sewing book, vogues new book for better sewing a julie and.
The book is an extension of her blog, full of information on couture techniques and patterns for 25 wardrobe essentials and variations. May 30, 2014 gerties new book for better sewing as a little treat to myself, i bought gerties new book for better sewing, which has reams of glorious patterns plus plenty of room for alterations. Gretchen gertie hirsch is a passionate home seamstress, a soughtafter sewing teacher, and the creator of one of the webs most popular sewing blogs. An extension of the blog, gerties new book for better sewing is a hardworking reference title packed with lessons on couture techniques and customization, as well as an inimitable pattern collection featuring 25 wardrobe essentials and variations inspired by vintage fashion and gerties.
Sep 18, 2012 the second part of the book is absolutely amazing the garments. Gerties new book for better sewing news ray stitch. Gretchen gertie hirsch is the author of gerties new book for better sewing, gertie sews vintage casual, and gerties new fashion sketchbook. Sew mama sew gerties new book for better sewing is a fun, new pattern book, featuring sewing patterns that embody author gretchen hirschs fresh take on vintage style.
I was lucky enough to be able to pick one out to share with you all. Gertie s book includes her own 14 wardrobe essentials, inspired by the vogue book, and with examples of how to adapt. It is a sewing book for those interested in sewing vintage, heavily inspired by the book that started out gertie s blog, once upon a time, vogues new book for better sewing from 1952. She has a pattern line with butterick and a fabric line with fabric traditions, and teaches sewing around the country and on pbss its sew easy, and. Author of this book which i recommend for beginners through expert at sewing is gretchen. Its a book that not only has gorgeous vintage inspired patterns, it also teaches a great number of sewing techniques that can be used to make vintage style garments. My very own copy of gertie s new book for better sewing by gretchen hirsch. Gerties new book for better sewing gerties sewing by. Jul 24, 20 gerties new book for better sewing by gretchen hirsch. An extension of the blog, gertie s new book for better sewing. Its hard to believe that its been a decade since i started gerties new blog for better sewing. Gretchen hirsch author of gerties new book for better sewing. The second part of the book is absolutely amazing the garments. Gretchens latest big project is gerties new book for better sewing.
Gerties new book for better sewing, a modern guide to. Wear your favorite dress and enjoy a couple hours of socializing and sewing talk. Writing her sewing blog was the start of a whole new, exciting, multifaceted career for this super talented seamstress, so she makes the perfect interviewee for a day in the life. I adore the flattering, vintageispired patterns that gertie designed for the book, and i cant wait to show off the portrait blouse that i made while. Sewing books for beginners gerties new book for better. Aug 25, 2012 i look forward to catching up, and to giving my sewing room the cleaningout it needs so i can get started again.
Gretchen gertie hirsch is a passionate home seamstress, an in demand sewing teacher and creatorwriter of. Gerties new book for better sewing gretchen hirsch. The coat dress, p194 gertie s new book for better sewing. These are classic, mainly 1950s styles that gertie is known for wearing. Gretchen teaches sewing in new york city and around the country, is the creator of a new line of sewing patterns from butterick, and the author of gerties new book for better sewing stc craft, fall 2012 sewist writer blogger teacher pattern maker influencer. Gerties new book for better sewing a modern guide to. Gertie s new book for better sewing gretchen gertie hirsch is a passionate home seamstress, a soughtafter sewing teacher, and the creator of one of the webs most popular sewing blogs. Gerties new book for better sewing hardcover abrams. Gerties new book for better sewing tilly and the buttons.
She has a pattern line with butterick and a fabric line with fabric traditions, both sold at joann stores throughout the united states and. Gerties new book for better sewing by gretchen hirsch. Sep 24, 2018 i bought gerties new book for better sewing by gretchen hirsch some months ago. A modern guide to couturestyle sewing using basic vintage techniques, by gretchen hirsch aka gertie coat dress shirt dress full bust adjustment plus size sewing vintage closet coat patterns vintage sewing patterns sewing ideas sewing projects. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Gerties new book for better sewing posted on 112917 0. These are classic, mainly 1950s styles that gertie is known for wearing, inspired by vogues new book for better sewing the book which her blog focused on in the beginning. A day in the life of gretchen hirsch gerties new blog for. Secondly, it will be a retrostylish pattern book, featuring 10 customizable wardrobe essentials inspired by vogues new book for better sewing made and modeled by yours truly. The portrait blouse, from gerties new book for better. I chose the portrait blouse because its a classic and many body shapes look good in this cut. Some of us in the spoonflower office are very into pretty dressesespecially the vintage kindso when we realized this morning that gertie s new book for better sewing, the much anticipated title from talented sewist gretchen hirsch and author of gertie s new blog for better sewing, had finally been released for sale, we snapped up a couple of copies quick.
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